Author: Luke Edwards

Luke Edwards is a longtime Niagara community journalist who has covered a variety of beats, including business, agriculture, the wine industry and politics. When not writing, there's a good chance he can be found at a baseball diamond or curling rink.

Fort Erie councillors approve 2025 budget with 4.95 per cent increase

February 4, 2025 at 4:07 AM

Close wasn’t quite close enough for Fort Erie councillors. While staff’s proposed 2025 budget nearly hit the target set out, an amendment by Mayor Wayne...

Report on new Bay Beach revenue options coming in March

January 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM

A suite of proposed changes to operation at Bay Beach could net the town an additional $90,500 a year, staff estimate. The quick analysis performed...

Staff memo presents options for expediting development approvals

January 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM

While some efforts to speed up development approvals are moving along with related town work, others are being slow played. A staff memo presented at...

Town to reimburse property owners who win heritage appeals

January 28, 2025 at 4:02 AM

Residents will have a chance to recoup the cost of appeal fees when the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) sides with them in a heritage designation...

Town to accept proposals for next animal control contract

January 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM

Fort Erie councillors have voted to allow for an open bidding process for the next animal control contract, despite the fact it may cost them...

Fort Erie council votes in favour of rodent control rebate program

January 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM

Residents who are dealing with rat problems will soon get a little financial help from the Town. Councillors voted in favour of a recommendation to...

Town of Fort Erie ‘moving towards becoming a bee town’

January 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM

It’s hive time Fort Erie supports the little buzzing pollinators that make life as we know it possible. The town will be applying for bee-friendly...

Council approves Stevensville facade improvement grant with conditions

January 15, 2025 at 4:13 AM

A facade improvement grant for a Stevensville property will only be paid out once construction for the entire building is complete. Councillors placed the added...

Possible increase to resident Bay Beach pass costs put on hold

January 14, 2025 at 3:38 AM

A staff recommendation calling for resident season passes for Bay Beach to be doubled has been put on hold. Mayor Wayne Redekop referred the report...